It is hard to know why your tribute site got removed, we are very sorry to hear that this happened. There are two main reasons that they get removed. First, the state, local or country government sometimes takes these down if they are an impediment to travel in some way. These governments sometimes also have very strict laws about them. Second, the property owner may have removed it. With that said, you don’t have a lot of options. If you live in a state with a formal program then you could contact them to start the process to get a tribute site built. Look on this web site to determine the laws for your state: State Laws.
I think that you are reading the laws correctly for the State of Missouri. The memorial program is very restrictive. That is why you will see people building their own memorials.
They sure can as anything that obstructs the right of way in any way is their responsibility to remove. As far as I know the State of Maryland does not have a tribute site law so anything done is on your own.
No, we have not taken on cataloging all of the Think signs in South Dakota. If you know of an electronic registry for them, please let me know and I will post it here. The only roadside tributes we have are those ones that people uploaded themselves.
Idaho allows memorials with approval from the next of kin. They require what they call a right of way encroachment permit. Contact the regional office of the DMV district in which the memorial will be located. Start here: https://itd.idaho.gov/d1/
If you find it please send me a link here so I can post if for everyone.
I am so sorry that someone removed this. Perhaps it was the State Highway crew, it is impossible to know. I don’t know any way to find out. Once again, I am sorry that someone took it down. Jim Hill
You can always take the risk and build one yourself. This is dangerous depending upon the location and that is why most states will remove them. It is possible that the State of Utah would tear it down. If you do build one be sure to document it here on the website so if it gets torn down you can at least have a virtual reminder. So many of the roadside tributes I have featured here were later torn down. I’ll send you an email with more information about the whole topic you mentioned. Jim Hill, Founder.
I am sorry for your loss. Since you are in Florida here is the process that you need to follow:
https://www.fdot.gov/maintenance/memorialmarkers.shtm#:~:text=The%20Florida%20Department%20of%20Transportation%20established%20the%20Memorial,vehicle%20related%20accident%20on%20the%20State%20Highway%20System
I am not sure how long this takes but the State of Florida is very serious about getting this done for you.
Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Jim Hill, Webmaster, Roadside Tribute
It is hard to know why your tribute site got removed, we are very sorry to hear that this happened. There are two main reasons that they get removed. First, the state, local or country government sometimes takes these down if they are an impediment to travel in some way. These governments sometimes also have very strict laws about them. Second, the property owner may have removed it. With that said, you don’t have a lot of options. If you live in a state with a formal program then you could contact them to start the process to get a tribute site built. Look on this web site to determine the laws for your state: State Laws.
I think that you are reading the laws correctly for the State of Missouri. The memorial program is very restrictive. That is why you will see people building their own memorials.
Texas does not have a law that governs this, see: http://onlinemanuals.txdot.gov/txdotmanuals/use/memorial_markers_within_the_right_of_way.htm
Most states tolerate the roadside tributes, but in some cases, they will remove them if it becomes a distraction. It is always best to follow the laws for your state.
They sure can as anything that obstructs the right of way in any way is their responsibility to remove. As far as I know the State of Maryland does not have a tribute site law so anything done is on your own.
I am not aware of any specific laws in Iowa for this.
No, we have not taken on cataloging all of the Think signs in South Dakota. If you know of an electronic registry for them, please let me know and I will post it here. The only roadside tributes we have are those ones that people uploaded themselves.
Jim Hill, webmaster
Idaho allows memorials with approval from the next of kin. They require what they call a right of way encroachment permit. Contact the regional office of the DMV district in which the memorial will be located. Start here:
https://itd.idaho.gov/d1/
If you find it please send me a link here so I can post if for everyone.
Jim Hill
I am so sorry that someone removed this. Perhaps it was the State Highway crew, it is impossible to know. I don’t know any way to find out. Once again, I am sorry that someone took it down. Jim Hill
You can always take the risk and build one yourself. This is dangerous depending upon the location and that is why most states will remove them. It is possible that the State of Utah would tear it down. If you do build one be sure to document it here on the website so if it gets torn down you can at least have a virtual reminder. So many of the roadside tributes I have featured here were later torn down. I’ll send you an email with more information about the whole topic you mentioned. Jim Hill, Founder.